How Did Alexander The Great Continue His Achievements

War is believed by some to contribute towards economic growth. This may not be the case in todays world, however it was certainly the case during the era when Alexander the Great was ruling. Alexander reigned from 356 BCE until 323 BCE, during his short time on the throne, he excelled steadily and became one of the most significant figures studied from the ancient world (Lane Fox, p. 230, para. 2, p. 231, para. 1). Alexanders eagerness to continue his father's legacy as well as his own aspirations, and to continue his luxurious lifestyle are factors that contributed in motivating him to succeed and become the greatest military commander of all time. With war there has always been the prospect of obtaining land and new sources of precious metal, this was a large incentive to go to war in the ancient world (Lane Fox, p. 229, para 2). Secondly there was vast empires and lands available to explore and
He wanted to do this by invading and leaving a trail through what was thought to be the known world. Lane Fox states, “The more a king conquered, the more secure his personal kingship became, and the more his resources for yet more conquest” (Lane Fox, p. 230, para. 1). This was true for Alexander, he had an uncanny hunger for conquest. He was able to persuade his army and cavalry to follow his pursuit until they reached territories unheard of to any of them. Alexander was forced to settle for his second best aspiration which was at the river Indus thought to be southern edge of the world, which is modern day Pakistan. It was at this point when Alexanders troops refused to go on due to the monsoon season and fear of an unknown Indian kingdom (Lane Fox, p. 231, para. 1). Although Alexander’s accomplishments were extraordinary and unmatched to this day, he had greater aspirations to continue his conquest and if it were not for his death he may have been capable of much